Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average sea temperature in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Stepping into December, Pangnirtung observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's frigid cold -11.4°C (11.5°F) to an arctic cold -17.3°C (0.9°F). An average low-temperature of -21.6°C (-6.9°F) characterizes Pangnirtung's December nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In December, in Pangnirtung, the rain falls for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pangnirtung, Canada, there are 80.7 rainfall days, and 278mm (10.94") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through December. In Pangnirtung, during December, snow falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 118mm (4.65") of snow. In Pangnirtung, during the entire year, snow falls for 133.9 days and aggregates up to 1029mm (40.51") of snow.Sea temperature
In Pangnirtung, in December, the average water temperature is -1.7°C (28.9°F).Note: During swimming activities, this is a serious life-threatening hazard. Rapid loss of control over breathing impairs cognitive abilities. A specialized swimsuit is essential to limit thermal wastage.
Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Pangnirtung, with an average of 3h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December in Pangnirtung, sunrise is at 9:14 am and sunset at 1:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:54 am and sunset at 12:57 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 1.5h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, April, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Pangnirtung. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Pangnirtung in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Pangnirtung?
How many days does it rain in December in Pangnirtung?
How much does it snow in Pangnirtung in December?
What is the water temperature in December in Pangnirtung?
What is the month with the shortest days in Pangnirtung?
How many hours of daylight does Pangnirtung have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Pangnirtung?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Pangnirtung?
How many hours of sunshine does Pangnirtung have in December?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Pangnirtung?
What is the UV index reading in December in Pangnirtung?
Average temperature in December
Pangnirtung, Canada
- Average high temperature in December: -17.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (8.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-22.6°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -21.6°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (3.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-28.6°C).
Average pressure in December
Pangnirtung, Canada
- Average pressure in December: 1008.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1006.2mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Pangnirtung, Canada
- Average wind speed in December: 10km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.9km/h).
Average humidity in December
Pangnirtung, Canada
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Pangnirtung, Canada
- Average rainfall in December: 15mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (40mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (6mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Pangnirtung, Canada
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Pangnirtung, Canada
- Average snowfall in December: 118mm
The month with the highest snowfall is November (216mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (2mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Pangnirtung, Canada
- Average snowfall days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.3 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Pangnirtung, Canada
- Average sea temperature in December: -1.7°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (2.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February, March and April (-1.8°C).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pangnirtung, Canada
- Average daylight in December: 3h and 0min
The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 20h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 1h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Pangnirtung, Canada
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and May (13.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Pangnirtung, Canada
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are March, May, June, July, August and October (UV index 2).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, September, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Pangnirtung, Canada
- Average cloud cover in December: 65
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 46).
Average visibility in December
Pangnirtung, Canada
- Average visibility in December: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (6km).
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